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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1887-06-30

HARDWARE FOR THE SEASON at 9S King,
L i corner of Royal street. Alexandria, Virginia
Just received supply of genuine ENGLISH
WALDRON GRAIN and GRASS SCYTHES !;
American Grain and Grass Scythes, Bush scythes,
Snaths, Hay Rakes, Scythe Stones, Rifles, Hay
and Manure Forks which were purchased of first
hands and will be sold, wholesale and retail, ct a
small advance at So King, corner Of Royal ST., by
my1O J. T. CREIGHTON & SON.
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AUCTION SALES.
8 "A L +
8 A L Z
OF THE
ALEXANDRIA, WASHINGTON BR.

BY virtue and under authority of decree rem
dercd by the Circuit Court OF the United States
for the Eastern District OF Virginia, on the 9th
day OF April 1884, in the chanccry cause of Alex =
andef Hay vs. The Alcxandris and Washington
Railroad Company and Others therein depending,
the undersigned Il master Of said court and the
commissioner appointed by said decree to make
sale of the property therein described. will expose
to sale at public auction, in front Of the Custom
House Building, on ST Asaph street,
IN THE CITY OF ALEXANDRIA. VA
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Y5oR EXCLUSIONS AND PICNICs-Potted
Ham, Tongue, Chicken, Turkey. Duck, Game,
Sardincs, Pickles, Clipped Beef Lobster, Salmon:
Whole Lambs Tongues, Sauces and full line of
oi"SS'A' ;s9 ''i-N ''-''' ~ McBURNEY's.
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A NEW LINE OF BREAKFAST WARE to be
n opened to-day of an entirely new and lovely
pattern which will be sure to be popular and
which you can match at any time and purchase
in as small quantity as you desire. We would
be glad to have you examine these goods before
purchasing, as we are making every effort to
please and take great care in offering the newest
goods on the market.
mhS Ed MILLER, SON 6. co.
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CONFECTIONERS.
HENRY RHeENGLE. I29 KING ST..
Has now opened his


ICE CREAM SALOONS;
reftted and arranged thoroughly for the accom-
mediation of all his customers. His Ladies Ice
Cream Parlors on the second floor. His newly
furnished saloon for gentlemen. Special room
fitted up for colored customers who are fond OF
the best Ice Cream IN town. He has maintained
his good name for pure goods for thirty years and
still supplies the best and cheapest goods in his
line.
Ice Cream Soda Pies for dessert or lunch, and
Pure Candies arc specialtes III which he has nev
er been cxcelled. Cakes of all kinds OF the best
material cheaper than they can be made at home
He caters of the best for families, parties balls,
fairs and entertainments. my6
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ALEXANDRIA VA THURSDAY EVENING JUNE 80 1887
EXCURSIONS.
7. M. G. A.

FIRST GRAND SELECT MOONLIGHT EX-
CURSION OF THE
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF
ALEXANDRIA,
THURSDAY, JUNE 30M.
On the steamer PILOT BOY,
30 Miles Down the River.
Down the River 80 Miles.
The friends of the Y. II. C. z. are offered most
delightful trip on the water.
PISTORIO'S BAND has been engaged and vocal
music vii! be rendered by members Of the asso-
citation.
Tickets to he had of the members of the Y. NJ.
c. a. and at the drug stores
The boat will leave Reeds wharf promptly at
7:30 p. III. Tickets soc. Children under IL. 25c
The Ladies' Auxiliary will furnish refresh
ments. e27 1t
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resolutions adopted By societies Or persons 1mless Of
pa5lic concern iOH ong be printed in this paper as
Advertisements.
larriage aud deah notices east be paid foy in oG-
rance.
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change. advertisements, orders for the paper, necS
cny information or business can be sent Jv Tel
phone.
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10 them, postpaid, for fifty cents month. and the
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Marylaud Farmers Association.

The Maryland Farmers Association will
#set in baltimore on Wednesday HeEt, SEP
TENDER 14th, at II o'clock, at Wilson Post
Hall, I'd street and Postoffice avenue, Among
the most important business will be, perhaps,
the consideration of the report of the com
mittee on taxation, The ADVOCATE published
two weeks ago summary of the bill prepared
to be presented to the next Legislature, should
it be adopted by the Association. 1t lisa very
good measure. M
The delegates from Carroll are-At large /;
Thomas F. Shepherd, vice president for Car
Eelli 7. I. Worthington, Theodore Hoffman,
Evan Haines, Henry Gait, d. j. Lawyer.
Alternates, James Reindoilar, l.. P. Sling
huff, George Prugh, Charles j. Miller.
Patapsco Dairy Association-Capt. WIN.
P. Gorsuch, Joshua D.. Warfeld, W. II.
Forsythe and Charles R. Favour.
New Windsor Grange-Thos. T. Shepherd.
Union Bridge Club-G S. Haines.
All delegates are requested to be present
They can procure special railroad rates by
applying to VIM. b. Sands, Secretary, 224
East Baltimore street, Baltimore.
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DIED.

In Chambersburg, Pa, on September It'll,
1887, at the residence of her father, Ala s.
Main street, Emma A, youngest daughter of
Lewis and Louisa Fowler. Interment from
St. Johns Church, Westminster, Saturday,
September 10th, at 10 a. m. Baltimore papers
please copy.
In Westminster, Nd, on September I,
1887, Nelson Mitten, aged 81 years, month
and II days,
Near Taneytown, August 9th, 1887, Lydia
Annie, infant daughter of Henry and Maria
Menges, aged 10 days.
Near Bruceville, ON September ard, 1887,
Ezra Reifsnider, aged 40 years, months and
II days,
At Meehanicsville, this county, Kettle
Florence, youngest child of Lewis and Chris
tie Shipley, aged year, month and days.
Again the sad summons, the death angel came,
And carried our darling away from our homei
He bore her gently to the mansions of rest,
And placed her tenderly on the Savi0urs breast.
lie folds her kindly in his dear loving arms,
And fondly shields her from the vile tempter's
charms;
He will open those beautiful dark blue eyes
To behold the grandeuTs just beyond the skies;
lie will robe her in garments OF purest white,
And deck her fair brow with crown of delight.
She Is safe from all harm, the assurance is given
Babes are greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven.
BY MARY E WOODS.
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Manchaster Ita,r,

A heavy rain storm passed over this place
last Wednesday. The rain fell in torrents,
and the wind blew out the end of brick
house on Main street, belonging to Conrad
Frankforter and occupied by Mr.. Rittase. A
shade tree in front Of the residence of Mr..
Emanuel Shafer vas broken off few feet
above the ground, and number of fruit and
other trees were blown down.
Charlie Riley, son of Jos. Riley, employed
by Bosley & Armacost at the steam saw mill,
which is now in operation at the edge of town,
severely cut his LEFT foot on Wednesday while
preparing fuel for the engine. DIR. ]. H.
Preston dressed the wound.
Mr.. Noah Shatisr bought, for S1,400, 54l
acres of land, With improvements, situated on
the Germantown road, II miles from town,
from Mrs. Mary Shafer.
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Local Politics.

Reported for the Democratic Advocated
Westminster was full of candidates and
politicians on Monday, Of both parties. 1t
would have been difficult to have thrown a
stone anywhere on Main to Court or on Court
street, between 10 and u o'clock, without
hitting candidate. No one knew ANYTHING,
and II all were as ignorant as they claimed,
it was knownothing crowd. The fact was,
however, there was not much to learn, on the
Democratic side. No candidate, except
Chas. Brilliant, has a certainty and no one
opposes him for denomination for county
treasurer. The Democratic ticket cannot be
predicted with anything like accuracy, and
will not be known until nominated. The only
new candidate on the Democratic side who
has shown himself this week is Chas. 4. Fink,
who is in the field for states attorney. There
are now four candidates for this position.
Hon. Chas B. Roberts, while feeling CRATE.
full for the esteem and confidence of his fellow
Democrats, will not permit the use of his
name for state senator.
p. A. Gorsuch, who has been IN the field
several weeks as an independent candidate
for sheriff, has Withdrawn. The Republicans,
4 he thinks, will put ticket in the field. Had
| thew kent out he would have stayed on the
track until the polls closed in November.
There is some activity among those Repu6'
4 icans who want to nominate ticket, ID. M.
Clabaugh is the leader of those of that way Of
I thiaking, and it is said he would accept q
4 nomination for state senator. He and L. D.
4 Reid and P. B. Englar, members OF the
county central committee for Taneytown dis
| trict, last week sent out circular to Repph'
licans in the district, stating ''that the sign:
of the times point to Republican victory
this fall in this state" and inviting them to /
meeting at Eckenrode's Hall, Tapeytown, OF
Saturday evening, to form Republican club
The object of the club was stated to be tc
secure a full registration and to secure full
vote ON election day, in order to ''show the
state what old Taneytown oan do when thor
j oughly organized" The circular did its work
we'll, and on last Saturday night a club Of 10;
4 members was organized. Mr.. Clahaugh made
speech of encouragement to the club, anC
strongly urged the nomination of a ticket and
an active campaign. 1t is proposed to have
thorough organization in every district, to put
forward strong ticket, and if the program
i is carried out the Democratic nominees viii
have to get up and dust if they want to win:
Indications point to the nomination of w
Frank Tyler, of Westminster, for sheriff OF
/ the Republican ticket. Not many candidate:
have come forward yet for nomination, be
cause of the uncertainty about holding !
county convention.
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UNION MILLS ITEMS.

Owing to the large quantity of corn, the
canning house of B. f. Shriver & Co. was
running day and night during last and the
preceding week, Their cannery at this place
is one of the best equipped in the county,
having the latest improved labor saving ma
chinery.
On Saturday, August 9th, as Mr.. Joseph
Brown, an aged citizen, living near Silver
Run, vas passing through Littlestown, his
horse became manageable and ran away.
Striking post fence the buggy was demol-
ished and Mr.. Brown thrown out and received
injuries from which he died on Thursday fol-
lowing. His remains were inferred in the
new cemetery at Silver Run on last Saturday.
Jacob P. Hull, of Silver Run, the manufac-
turer of Hulfs Horse and Cattle Powders, has
recently purchased q drug mill and large
quantity of material for the manufacture of
his goods. Though he has been in the bust
ness but short time, his powders have ae-
qnired considerable reputation. He has Or
ders from the city of Baltimore and other
places at q distance.
A new floor vas laid in the room of the
primary department OF the public school house
at this place last week.
very heavy wind storm accompanied by
rain and hail passed over this place on Wed .
nesday of this week. Trees were uprooted
and broken off and hay stacks blown down.
At KingSdala stable was struck by lightning
and burned.
Our farmers have not yet commenced seed
ing. Fears of the ravage OF the ay are
tertained.
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Western Maryland college.

The first Tuesday of September is the date
fixed for the opening of this institution, and
accordingly Tuesday last witnessed the return
of the students to their home on the bill. All
of the state scholarships vacated in June last.
by the graduation of holders, have been filled,
and glance at the registry list shows that
patronage is being drawn from localities not
heretofore reached. The number of students
on the first day exceeded the number entered
on the same day for some years past, but the
total number, so far, is not much in advance
of last year.
There is every prospect of another very
successful year. The students are all delighted
with the improvements President Lewis has
made during the summer, of which full ac-
count was given two weeks ago, and parents
coming to enter their children had full evil
dence that everything is being done to give
the students the care and comfort of-hop,e,
The new interchangeable normal and
commercial courses-haye met with encoqr-
agement, and the primary department has so
much increased as to make it quite feature
of the school work,
Already the students hage realised that the
pleasures of the summer vacation are oyer,
and have settled down to earSest work.
The Friday afternoon exercises, held in the
chapel from l to 2 p. M, will be open this
year, as they we're last, to the public, and
those attending at this time will always find
something interesting going on.
A musical recital will probably be given at
an early date.
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shipiey Items.

The dry weather made considerable change
in the appearance of all green heritage, but
the rain of Wednesday will be beneficial to
late crops.
Our farmers have had two weeks of delight
fql weather for outdoor labor, and have pretty
well caught III with their busy work. Cutting
off corn has begun. Getting Gut early ppta
toes is done, and they are very fine generally.
The clover erb has been cut, and farmers
say promises well.
The picnic season here is about over, and
all have seemed to enjoy q good time.
The sweet corn harvest is nearly finished,
and coed crop, generally, was gathered.
Mr.. |. W. Buckingham lost fine COW this
week from bloat, caused by eating too mgeh
green corn.
Mrs. Samuel Splitter is still quite feeble.
Never for some years was fruit so scarce
as it is now, and has been the whole season.
LEST year bushels, yes, we may say hundreds
Of bushels, wasted through this section of the
county, where now we GOULD not find enough
to make few pies. We used to see grsat
loads of apples, top laden with barrels to hold
the cider, going to the cider mill for manu-
featuring, but now we only once in awhile see
, few bushels being taken, accompanied by n
sIEall kag to hold the cider. No apples for
butter or cider, generally speaking. What a
change!
The majority of our farmers ass ssarls
ready for seeding wheat for the fall in sod
ground.
Fremont WEIGH, near Bird Hill, has very
badly poisoned hand, caused by handling the
herb of worm seed.
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RESIGNATION Of a Pastor.

At meeting of the Council of Grace Luth
eran Church, this city, on Monday eyenipg,
August Doth, Rev. H. W. Kuhns, D. D., the
pastor, after the business of the meeting had
been concluded, rendered his resignation as
pastor, to take effect on October 10th, the Sun
day after the meeting of the Maryland Synod,
which convenes at Williamsport. The Coun-
ell will meet on Monday to act on the resig-
nation.
DR.. Kuhns entered the ministry in 1858,
Just after graduation at Gettysburg. His first
charge was at Omaha, Nebraska, where he
remained fifteen years. When he vent to
Omaha it was little village ofabout six hua-
dred population, and now is an active, bust
ling city of 100000 people. From Omaha
DR.. Kuhns went to Newberry, South Carolina,
where he remained about six years, and re-
ceiying call to Grace Church here, be ac-
cepted and assumed charge on August 18th,
1878. During his ministry here Grace Church
and parsonage have been destroyed by fire
and been rebuilt and the membership Of the
church has been more than doubled. Until
recently the charge included Krider's and
Leister's churches, also, but these two have
bean set apart in another charge, known as
Salem Charge.
The Council has the power to decline the
resignation of a pastor, bet sEch proceeding
rarely ever occurs, and DR.. kuhRs resigna-
ton will no doubt be accepted.
During his nine years residence here DR..
Kuhns has become very popular, not only
with his congregation, but with the citizens
generally, and the severance of his pastorship
viii he deeply regretted. He expects to go
to Omaha apd make that city his permanent
home, but will continue in the ministry.
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Miss Repplior, Of Philadelphia is visiting at
Mrs, L. s, Dallas, ON Green street.
Miss Mildred Hammond, of Baltimore, is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Samuel A. Tubman,
near this city.
Rev. DIR. Valentine, of Gettysburg, Pa,
spent Wednesday night with his brother-in-
law, Mr.. john Gait, near this city.
Mr.. D. B. Wheeler and daughter, of New
berry, South Carolina, spent q teW days this
week with their former pastor, Rev. Il. W,
Kuhns, d. d.
Capt Clement R. See and wife, of Phila-
delphia, are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. George
E. Sharrer. ~
Mr.. and Mrs. Reed, of BaltiWsse,
spent several days this week with MI. and
Mrs. Chas. 7. Reitsnider,
Mr.. James A. Diffenbaugh returned last
week from an extended tour in the West,
going as far as Omaha, Nebraska.
Mr.. Harry Boyle, of Liberty, visited his
father, Col. John B. Boyle, this week.
A note to the ADVOCATE from William A..
Golden, ESQ.,, dated Providence, Rhode
Island, says he is en- route to his heme in
Pittsburg from an extended trip through New
York, New England, Nova Scotia and New
Brunswick. He will stop q few days at
Taneytown, arriving this week.
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RELIGIOUS NOTICES.

Methodist Protestant Church. - Sabbath
Services. Sabbath School at0 "a. m. Preach
lug by the pastor at 1890, subject, The Abuse
OF Gifts. At 7.S0 p. m, religious reunion OF
seminary teachers and students, embracing
singing, prayer and several addresses. All
invited. j. T. Murray, Pastor
GRACE LUTHERAN CnURcH.-Prayer meet
ing and lecture every Wednesday night at
$50 o'clock; Sunday School at 8 a. m.
Regular Divine services Sunday morning at
10. so o clock and at night at 80 o'clock.
H. w. Kuhns, Pastor.
Rev. G. ". Seilhamer will preach in May
berry Sabbath morning at 10 o'clock, and at
Uniontown in the evening.
The laying of the corner stone of the New
Bethel, in Middletown, will take place on
Sabbath afternoon at 2 clock.
Centenary Methodist Episcopal Church,
Rev. G. w. Cooper, pastorr Preaching at
1890 Il. m. and 7.30 p. m. Sunday School
at 9 a. m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday eve
ing at 7.45.
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proceedings of the orphans Court.

Monday, September 5th.-Benedict Brown,
executor of Henry Brown, deceased, returned
inventory of goods and ahattels and inventory
of money.
Elizabeth A. Wolf, administering of Fer.
dinand Wolf, deceased, received orders to sell
leasehold property and goods and ehattels.
The last will and testament Of Charles II.
Cole, deceased, was admitted to probate, and
letters testamentary granted TO Abraham s.
Lester,
Solomon stoner, Charles B. Roberts and
Joseph Foutz, executors Of David FoVtz, de-
ceased, reported sale Of real estate.
Letters of administration on the estate of
John Green, deceased, were granted to John
R. Green.
Anna Belle Painter was bound as an ap-
prentice to Josiah Unger.
Tuesday, September 6th.-Mary E. Cla-
baugh, natural guardian of Elizabeth E.,
Anna Edwina and Anna Usher Clabapgh,
bonded as guardian.
The last will and testament of Lydia Kelley,
deceased, was admitted to probate, and letters
testamentary granted to Martha A. McCullum
and Annie 4. Fowler, who returned inventory
of goods and chattels and received order to
sell real estate and goods and chattels and
order to notify creditors.
Richard Il. George and Michael Miller,
executors of Jacob Miller, Sr., received order
to sell real estate.
Elizabeth A. Wilson and VIM. T. Wilson,
executors of Jesse I. Wilson, deceased, re-
turned inventory of goods and chatteis and
inventory of money, and received order to sell
part Of goods and ehattela and ordered 10
notify creditors.
Mary E. Dietz and Philip W. Dietz, al
ministrators of Michael Dietz, deceased, re-
turned list Of sales of goods and chattels
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Mr.. Nelson Mitten died at his residence in
this city ut ten minutes after s o'clock on
Wednesday morning. aftes an illness of more
than two months with Il complication of dis
eases. The deceased was born and Faised in
Westminster, and enjoyed the esteem of his
his neighbors. He was in his G2nd year, and
leaves wife. son and two daughters. His
son, Chas N. Mitten, is a butcher and cattle
deser of this city, and his daughters are Mrs:
J. Frank Brinkerhoff, of Philadelphia, and
Mrs. Duncan Ensor, of Baltimore. In early
life Mr.. Mittep was carpenter, but engaged
in butchering and cattle dealing twenty-five
years ago. He was a membeT of Centenary
NJ. L. Church, and member Of Salem Lodge
|. 0. o. +. His funeral took place yesterday
morning, the interment being in Westminster
Cemetery. The pail bearers were, active
DR.. j. W. Herring. DIR. Charles Billingslea,
Nelson Gilbert, Rev. VIM. Grouse, David
Fowble, Geo. F. Albapgh, VIM. B. Thomas,
F. A. Sharrer, all Odd Fellows; honorary
Chas. V. Wantz, Theodore Derr, Edward
Lynch, N. |. Gorsuch, Isaac c. Bale, j..
Thomas Orndorf. NJ. L. Lantz, Samuel Cover.